A simple guide for seed packets, dates, and not overthinking it.
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Take the stress out of leaving your veggie patch or containers while you're away with these tips.
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If you're looking to cut back on watering and still enjoy a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden, this list is a great place to start.
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If you’re starting a native plant garden — or even just letting part of your yard get a little wild — one of the trickiest things you’ll run into is figuring out what’s a “weed” and what’s actually worth keeping.
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Even balcony and small space gardeners can help bees, butterflies, and the whole ecosystem.
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In this brief article we’ll outline what a native plant is, how they impact ecosystems, and why including them in our landscapes is more important than ever.
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An introductory video to MikeLikesPlants.com.
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A cold hardy shrub with a tree-like habit and plentiful small white flowers, Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon Berry) could make a great container plant.
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This missing info can make or break your success with gardening tips from pros and backyard gardeners alike
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Raccoons, skunks, and opossums can be a gardeners’ best friend, if we learn to coexist with them around our homes and landscapes. Commonly considered and labelled ‘nuisance’ animals, many species are actually vital to helping reduce harmful insect and rodent populations, and can even help control weeds. Here’s how they can help: 1. Raccoons, skunks, and opossums all love grubs and other insects in their diet. Grubs are the larval form of many insects and can themselves cause significant damage to vegetables and the roots of various ornamental plants. Many species of grubs mature into beetles who can be harmful to plants, too. 2. Tick control! Particularly in southern climates of Ontario,…
